Starstruck by Arizona's Dark Skies

Sitting under the stillness of a pitch-black sky, illuminated
only by celestial bodies, fills you with a sense of peace and
wonder... it's something everyone should get to experience.

Conserving our dark skies is important on many levels, from human
health, to the preservation of wildlife habitat and migration, to
energy conservation, and more! Amateur astronomer, International
Dark-Sky Association (IDA) member, and former chair of the Oracle
Dark Skies Committee, Michael Weasner, joins the show to tell us
all about Arizona's dark skies.

Read about Oracle State Park's IDA designation and watch a
special by Arizona Public Media on Mike and his astronomy work
HERE. Find Mike's autobiography and stay up to date with Mike's
work, including his astrophotography, at weasner.com.

There's no better way to experience Arizona's dark skies
firsthand than to enjoy a Star Party! Check out an Arizona State
Parks upcoming astronomy events at azstateparks.com/stars.


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